Exercise-induced increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor in human PD

A recently published review provides preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of physical exercise treatments for persons with PD on BDNF blood levels. Further research is needed.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s40035-018-0112-1

Journal reference:
Exercise-induced increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor in human Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mark A. Hirsch, Erwin E. H. van Wegen, Mark A. Newman and Patricia C. Heyn
Translational Neurodegeneration20187:7
© The Author(s). 2018

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